Software Developer

Job Description

Core Java Development: Write and maintain high-quality Java code for backend services and applications. Focus on core Java concepts like collections , multithreading , exception handling , concurrency , and Java memory management to ensure the application is efficient and robust. Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting: Work on optimizing the performance of Java applications by integrating them effectively with WXS for data caching. Debug issues in Java applications and the WebSphere eXtreme Scale environment. Monitor the performance of WXS solutions and address bottlenecks or inefficiencies. Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute unit tests to ensure the correctness of Java code and integration with WXS. Collaborate with QA teams to ensure all components of the application are thoroughly tested and meet performance and reliability standards. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Write clear documentation for developed features, code changes, and troubleshooting steps. Maintain up-to-date technical documentation related to Java code and the integration with WebSphere eXtreme Scale. Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise * 2+ years of experience. * Proven Java Programming knowledge (Java 8 or higher). * Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies. * Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles and basic software development concepts. * Understanding of Operating System principles such as process management, memory management. * Exposure to native programming in C/C++ or interest in learning for system-level programming or performance-critical applications. * Familiarity with version control systems like Git for managing source code. * Good communication skills and a willingness to work in a team environment. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments is a plus. * Comfort working in a Linux environment for testing purposes. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to debug both code and infrastructure issues. Preferred technical and professional experience * Distributed Systems Knowledge: * Exposure to concepts like distributed caching, data grids, and scalability principles is a plus. * Good presentation skills * Knowledge of DevOps processes for agile development * Ability to clearly communicate with customers and ability to listen/learn from them